A Stay At The Island Inn Sanibel

The Island Inn, Sanibel, Fla.
Earlier this year, we had our first-ever stay on Sanibel Island. As longtime Captiva Island visitors, this was a new experience for us. We found our stay at The Island Inn On Sanibel to be just what we needed when Captiva Island was full.

Sanibel Causeway Toll

Sanibel Island Toll Booth, Photo Credit Lee County
Getting to Captiva Island is now a little quicker, even if it comes with a slight cost increase. Effective Oct. 1, 2021, cash payments are no longer an option at the Sanibel Causeway Toll

Keylime Bistro Key Lime Pie

Keylime Bistro Key Lime Pie

Is there anything better than being in a tropical paradise and indulging in a tangy slice of key lime pie? If this sounds like the perfect accompaniment to your Captiva Island vacation, then don’t miss the Keylime Bistro key lime pie.…

Captiva Island Parking

Alison Hagerup Beach Lot, Captiva Island, Fla.
it’s less than two square miles in size. As a small island, parking options are limited. Knowing where to park, how much it costs, and what to do when the lots are full will make or break any Captiva Island day trip. We’re here to make sure your day isn’t a bust. 

What’s New On Captiva Island For The 2022 Peak Season

The Island Store, Captiva
If you’re planning your 2022 trip to Captiva Island and missed out this year due to COVID, much of the island is as you remembered. The drinks are still cold, the sand soft as ever, the seafood as fresh as can be and the sunsets still perfect. But, there’s a few spiffy updates that enhance the island’s Old Florida charm.

What to do on a rainy day on Captiva Island

Captiva Island beach dunes on an overcast day
You head to an island to escape reality and bask in the sun. But you can’t control the weather and sadly, it can and does rain on tropical islands. While you can’t change that, there are fun things to do on a rainy day on Captiva Island. If the weather is putting a damper on your time at the beach, we have a few ideas to make the most of your vacation.

Captiva Island Beach Restoration Project

2021 Captiva Island Beach Restoration
Thanks to the Captiva Erosion Prevention District, our favorite vacation destination will be getting a facelift before peak season rolls around. Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, marks the beginning of the Captiva Island beach restoration project which will restore the island's beaches and dune systems. 
Capturing Captiva